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CPL Returns to Jamaica in 2026 With New Franchise as Sabina Park Hosts Four Matches

Government support following months of talks brought the tournament back after a six-year gap.

Overview

  • League officials confirmed a Jamaica-based team will compete in the 2026 season with four fixtures scheduled for Sabina Park.
  • This marks the first CPL action in Jamaica since 2019, following the relocation and rebranding of the former Jamaica Tallawahs.
  • Jamaica’s culture and tourism ministries are backing the event, with officials highlighting expected economic gains and youth engagement.
  • Cricket West Indies president Dr Kishore Shallow welcomed the decision, praising Jamaica’s enduring contribution to regional cricket.
  • Ownership details remain pending formal confirmation, though reports say businessman Fawad Sarwar’s Kingsmen group has acquired the franchise after talks with GMR Group reportedly collapsed.